SSME704 TEACHING AND LEARNING OF SCHOOL ALGEBRA
| Course Code: | 4200704 |
| METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): | 3 (3.00 - 0.00) |
| ECTS Credit: | 8.0 |
| Department: | Secondary Science and Mathematics Educ. |
| Language of Instruction: | English |
| Level of Study: | Graduate |
| Course Coordinator: | Prof.Dr. AYHAN KÜRŞAT ERBAŞ |
| Offered Semester: | Fall and Spring Semesters. |
Course Objectives
At the end of the course, the students are expected to
- understand the content (what), methods (how), and materials (tools) necessary to teach algebra.
- understand connections between mathematical procedures and concepts within an algebraic problem-solving environment.
- understand interconnections between algebra and other content areas of mathematics such as geometry and arithmetic.
- understand how to assess children's algebraic thinking and how to plan instruction based on this assessment.
- examine the beliefs and knowledge in the current literature about the goals and content of algebra via several approaches to algebra such as generalization, problem solving, modeling and functional approaches.
- understand and use the current trends in teaching algebra such as introducing algebra in early grades to younger students.
- understand and use appropriately the current techniques and materials to teach algebra such as teaching algebra with the aid of calculator/computer technology, teaching the relationships and structures of algebra to be pictured and studied with the aid of graphs, tables, and diagrams, manipulative materials, textbooks and other print resources.
- understand what it means to build a learning environment that supports the teaching and learning of algebra.
Course Content
For course details, see https://catalog2.metu.edu.tr.Course Learning Outcomes
By the end of the course the students will be able to
- evaluate the content (what), methods (how), and materials (tools) necessary to teach algebra.
- explain the interconnections between algebra and other content areas of mathematics such as geometry and arithmetic.
- evaluate children's algebraic thinking and how to plan instruction based on this assessment.
- identify and evaluate the current trends in teaching algebra such as developing algebraic thinking in early grades.
- develop learning environments that supports the teaching and learning of algebra from generalization, problem solving, modeling and functional approaches percpectives.
- critically evalute the research in school algebra.